Capitalization and Punctuation

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized. For example, 'West Virginia' and 'Lavina'.

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When should you use a comma in a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list of three or more. For example, 'I love pizza, burgers, and ice cream.'

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What is the correct way to capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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The first word of a sentence should always be capitalized. For example, 'My favorite fruits are apples, bananas, and oranges.'

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How do you properly punctuate a date?

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When writing a date, use a comma to separate the day from the year. For example, 'Wednesday, August 15, 2023, is my birthday.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in a sentence?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in a sentence. It includes marks like periods, commas, and question marks.

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What is the rule for capitalizing days of the week?

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Days of the week should always be capitalized. For example, 'Monday', 'Tuesday', etc.

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When should you capitalize titles?

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Capitalize titles when they precede a person's name or are used in a formal context. For example, 'President Lincoln'.

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What is the correct punctuation for a direct address in a sentence?

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Use commas to set off the name of the person being addressed. For example, 'Can you help me, John?'

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How do you correctly use quotation marks in a sentence?

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Use quotation marks to indicate direct speech or quotations. For example, 'She said, "Hello!"'

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What is the rule for capitalizing the first word in a quote?

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Capitalize the first word of a complete quote if it is a complete sentence. For example, He said, "It is a beautiful day."